Mysterious file disappears

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I have noticed a few times that a file appears in my start bar recently used
program list (along with Word, Solitaire, etc.). It is listed as 'Admirals
Command Registration' and it's shortcut properties are as follows:

Name: Admirals Command Registration
Target type: Application
Target Location: System32
Target: C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe C:\ADCMDWIN\ADCREG.TXT

Strangely, the C:\ADCMDWIN directory does not exist and I can not find the
ADCREG.TXT file anywhere on the computer.

Please, can anyone tell me what this file is, why it seems to open
automatically (such that it appears in the recent program list) and why the
file and directory are not there when I look for them (I have 'view hidden
files and folders' on, so it is not simply hidden).

Thank you.
 
Matthew said:
I have noticed a few times that a file appears in my start bar
recently used program list (along with Word, Solitaire, etc.). It is
listed as 'Admirals Command Registration' and it's shortcut properties
are as follows:

Name: Admirals Command Registration
Target type: Application
Target Location: System32
Target: C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe C:\ADCMDWIN\ADCREG.TXT

Strangely, the C:\ADCMDWIN directory does not exist and I can not find
the ADCREG.TXT file anywhere on the computer.

Please, can anyone tell me what this file is, why it seems to open
automatically (such that it appears in the recent program list) and
why the file and directory are not there when I look for them (I have
'view hidden files and folders' on, so it is not simply hidden).

Thank you.
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It would seem that someone using your computer downloaded this game.
Here's a link to their site:

http://www.simonesystems.com/games/index.shtml

Malke
 
Malke said:
It would seem that someone using your computer downloaded this game.
Here's a link to their site:

http://www.simonesystems.com/games/index.shtml

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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Thanks for the reply Malke,

It is possible that this game was on my computer a long time ago but it
isn't now, and I am certain that no-one put it there in the days around when
the recently used programs entry appeared there, and it would not have been
there for at least 6 months.
Is it possible that there is a remenant of the program somewhere that is
creating the above mentioned directory/file, using it or something else and
deleting it?
I know a .txt file is harmless, but it bothers me when I can't explain what
is happening.
I have looked at the website you pointed to, and even installed the game
(and then removed it) but the file ADCREG.TXT was not included. This may just
be because a newer version has been published.
If you are not aware of any particular proble associated with this file then
I will discuss it with the software publisher and see if they do own the file.

Thank you again,
Matthew
 
Matthew said:
Thanks for the reply Malke,

It is possible that this game was on my computer a long time ago but
it isn't now, and I am certain that no-one put it there in the days
around when the recently used programs entry appeared there, and it
would not have been there for at least 6 months.
Is it possible that there is a remenant of the program somewhere that
is creating the above mentioned directory/file, using it or something
else and deleting it?
I know a .txt file is harmless, but it bothers me when I can't explain
what is happening.
I have looked at the website you pointed to, and even installed the
game (and then removed it) but the file ADCREG.TXT was not included.
This may just be because a newer version has been published.
If you are not aware of any particular proble associated with this
file then I will discuss it with the software publisher and see if
they do own the file.

Thank you again,
Matthew
Click to expand...

Matthew, it's possible that there is something left in the Registry from
this game that calls up its registration program. Use the System
Configuration Utility to see what is scheduled to start with Windows:

Go to Start>Run and type (without quotes) "msconfig" [enter]. This
brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and
OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do
you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

How to Troubleshoot with a Clean Boot -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310353

Malke
 
Malke said:
Matthew said:
Thanks for the reply Malke,

It is possible that this game was on my computer a long time ago but
it isn't now, and I am certain that no-one put it there in the days
around when the recently used programs entry appeared there, and it
would not have been there for at least 6 months.
Is it possible that there is a remenant of the program somewhere that
is creating the above mentioned directory/file, using it or something
else and deleting it?
I know a .txt file is harmless, but it bothers me when I can't explain
what is happening.
I have looked at the website you pointed to, and even installed the
game (and then removed it) but the file ADCREG.TXT was not included.
This may just be because a newer version has been published.
If you are not aware of any particular proble associated with this
file then I will discuss it with the software publisher and see if
they do own the file.

Thank you again,
Matthew
Click to expand...

Matthew, it's possible that there is something left in the Registry from
this game that calls up its registration program. Use the System
Configuration Utility to see what is scheduled to start with Windows:

Go to Start>Run and type (without quotes) "msconfig" [enter]. This
brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and
OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do
you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

How to Troubleshoot with a Clean Boot -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310353

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Click to expand...

Malke, thanks but there was nothing in the registry.
I think I have an idea though, thinking back it seems to show up in the
recent program list when I use notepad. Maybe there is something in notepad
that is stuck on this as the last file used... I have renamed the shortcut
and repointed it to the notepad file properly (although I doubt it will stop
it coming back later I'll try). I can't find a notepad.ini file that may
contain some errant information, is there one?
BTW, I did find the file on a CD, it was related to an older version of the
game you mentioned, but hasn't been on my computer for many months.

Anyway, I'm sure it is harmless and if I can't fix notepad's brain then I
will just ignore it.
 
Matthew said:
Malke said:
Matthew said:
:

Matthew wrote:

I have noticed a few times that a file appears in my start bar
recently used program list (along with Word, Solitaire, etc.).
It is listed as 'Admirals Command Registration' and it's
shortcut properties are as follows:

Name: Admirals Command Registration
Target type: Application
Target Location: System32
Target: C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe C:\ADCMDWIN\ADCREG.TXT

Strangely, the C:\ADCMDWIN directory does not exist and I can
not find the ADCREG.TXT file anywhere on the computer.

Please, can anyone tell me what this file is, why it seems to
open automatically (such that it appears in the recent program
list) and why the file and directory are not there when I look
for them (I have 'view hidden files and folders' on, so it is
not simply hidden).

Thank you.

It would seem that someone using your computer downloaded this
game. Here's a link to their site:

http://www.simonesystems.com/games/index.shtml

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


Thanks for the reply Malke,

It is possible that this game was on my computer a long time ago
but it isn't now, and I am certain that no-one put it there in the
days around when the recently used programs entry appeared there,
and it would not have been there for at least 6 months.
Is it possible that there is a remenant of the program somewhere
that is creating the above mentioned directory/file, using it or
something else and deleting it?
I know a .txt file is harmless, but it bothers me when I can't
explain what is happening.
I have looked at the website you pointed to, and even installed the
game (and then removed it) but the file ADCREG.TXT was not
included. This may just be because a newer version has been
published. If you are not aware of any particular proble associated
with this file then I will discuss it with the software publisher
and see if they do own the file.

Thank you again,
Matthew
Click to expand...

Matthew, it's possible that there is something left in the Registry
from this game that calls up its registration program. Use the System
Configuration Utility to see what is scheduled to start with Windows:

Go to Start>Run and type (without quotes) "msconfig" [enter]. This
brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name,
Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next
time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just
tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

How to Troubleshoot with a Clean Boot -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310353

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Click to expand...

Malke, thanks but there was nothing in the registry.
I think I have an idea though, thinking back it seems to show up in
the recent program list when I use notepad. Maybe there is something
in notepad that is stuck on this as the last file used... I have
renamed the shortcut and repointed it to the notepad file properly
(although I doubt it will stop it coming back later I'll try). I can't
find a notepad.ini file that may contain some errant information, is
there one? BTW, I did find the file on a CD, it was related to an
older version of the game you mentioned, but hasn't been on my
computer for many months.

Anyway, I'm sure it is harmless and if I can't fix notepad's brain
then I will just ignore it.
Click to expand...

You know, if the program mftr. is still around I think I'd contact them
about this unpleasant side effect of their coding. See what they say.

Malke
 
Yes, good point.
I'll contact them to let them know the problem.
Thanks for the help and the patience.

Cheers,
Matthew


Malke said:
Matthew said:
Malke said:
Matthew wrote:



:

Matthew wrote:

I have noticed a few times that a file appears in my start bar
recently used program list (along with Word, Solitaire, etc.).
It is listed as 'Admirals Command Registration' and it's
shortcut properties are as follows:

Name: Admirals Command Registration
Target type: Application
Target Location: System32
Target: C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe C:\ADCMDWIN\ADCREG.TXT

Strangely, the C:\ADCMDWIN directory does not exist and I can
not find the ADCREG.TXT file anywhere on the computer.

Please, can anyone tell me what this file is, why it seems to
open automatically (such that it appears in the recent program
list) and why the file and directory are not there when I look
for them (I have 'view hidden files and folders' on, so it is
not simply hidden).

Thank you.

It would seem that someone using your computer downloaded this
game. Here's a link to their site:

http://www.simonesystems.com/games/index.shtml

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


Thanks for the reply Malke,

It is possible that this game was on my computer a long time ago
but it isn't now, and I am certain that no-one put it there in the
days around when the recently used programs entry appeared there,
and it would not have been there for at least 6 months.
Is it possible that there is a remenant of the program somewhere
that is creating the above mentioned directory/file, using it or
something else and deleting it?
I know a .txt file is harmless, but it bothers me when I can't
explain what is happening.
I have looked at the website you pointed to, and even installed the
game (and then removed it) but the file ADCREG.TXT was not
included. This may just be because a newer version has been
published. If you are not aware of any particular proble associated
with this file then I will discuss it with the software publisher
and see if they do own the file.

Thank you again,
Matthew

Matthew, it's possible that there is something left in the Registry
from this game that calls up its registration program. Use the System
Configuration Utility to see what is scheduled to start with Windows:

Go to Start>Run and type (without quotes) "msconfig" [enter]. This
brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name,
Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next
time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just
tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

How to Troubleshoot with a Clean Boot -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310353

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Click to expand...

Malke, thanks but there was nothing in the registry.
I think I have an idea though, thinking back it seems to show up in
the recent program list when I use notepad. Maybe there is something
in notepad that is stuck on this as the last file used... I have
renamed the shortcut and repointed it to the notepad file properly
(although I doubt it will stop it coming back later I'll try). I can't
find a notepad.ini file that may contain some errant information, is
there one? BTW, I did find the file on a CD, it was related to an
older version of the game you mentioned, but hasn't been on my
computer for many months.

Anyway, I'm sure it is harmless and if I can't fix notepad's brain
then I will just ignore it.
Click to expand...

You know, if the program mftr. is still around I think I'd contact them
about this unpleasant side effect of their coding. See what they say.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Click to expand...
 
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